Scotchlok Terminals MV8BC, MV6BC, MV4BC Butt Connector, Vinyl Insulated, Brazed Seam Data Sheet September, 2007 Maximum Product Wire Range Barrel Barrel L Thickness Insulation Number (AWG) Length I.D. Diameter MV8BC 8 1.50 0.050 0.38 0.175 .30 MV6BC 6 1.71 0.050 0.47 0.250 .40 MV4BC 4 2.17 0.075 0.53 0.280 .48 Specifications Wire Size: See Table Above Barrel Seam: Brazed Maximum Current: Same as Wire Insulator Material: Vinyl Terminal Material: ETP Copper Terminal Plating: Tin Regulatory Agencies UL Listed as a Wire Connector, tested per UL Standard 486C, UL File No. E23438. Maximum Operating Temperature: 221F (105C) Maximum Voltage Rating: 600 volts max building wire 1000 volts max signs and fixtures CSA Certified CSA Standard 22.2, No. 0.65, CSA File No. LR 22190. Maximum Operating Temperature: 221F (105C) Maximum Voltage Rating: 600 volts max building wire 1000 volts max signs and fixtures Installation Information WARNING Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes. UL Listed and CSA Certified for use on stranded copper (AWG) wire only. Strip away the end of wire insulation inch for 8 AWG, 9/16 inch for 6 AWG and 5/8 inch for 4 AWG. 1 of 2 Make the crimp the proper station of a recommended 3M Crimp Tool: TH-450 (for 8 and 6 AWG) T&B WT-117A, die sets 11822, 8 11823, 6 11824, 4. Barrel Crimp (Required) Engineering Specification Crimp-type terminals shall, electrically and mechanically, connect permanently to a pre-stripped end of a stranded copper wire. The connector line shall offer barrel variations in wire (AWG) size (22-18, 16-14, 12- 10) and construction (non-insulated brazed seam, vinyl insulated butted seam, nylon insulated seamless, etc.). The connector line shall have regulatory agency coverage (UL Listing, CSA Certification). The connectors shall be marked with the wire and manufacturers symbol ( K ). The vinyl insulated brazed seam butt connector shall be tin plated, annealed copper, having a double-length, round brazed seam barrel with a center stop, covered by a molded vinyl sleeve, color coded and sized for a specified (AWG) wire range (8, 6, 4). Insulated connectors shall be UL Listed and CSA Certified for 600 volts maximum, building wire: 1000 volts maximum signs or lighting fixtures (luminaires), and temperature rated 221F (105C) maximum. Important Notice All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to 3Ms products are based on information believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. Any statements related to the product which are not contained in 3Ms current publications, or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order shall have no force or effect unless expressly agreed upon, in writing, by an authorized officer of 3M. Warranty Limited Remedy This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of one (1) year Limited Liability: from the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3Ms option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M product, regardless of the legal theory asserted. 3M and Scotchlok are trademarks of 3M Company. Electrical Markets Division 6801 River Place Blvd. Austin, TX 78726-9000 Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A. 800/245-3573 3M 2007 All rights reserved. FAX 800-245-0329 78-8125-9666-2 B 2 of 2